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Sunday May 8th, 2005

Sixth Sunday after the Resurrection, Mothers Day

"Happy Mothers Day"

Gospel: Colossians 2: 6 - 15

Readings: John 20: 19- 25

This Sunday, we listen to St. Paul saying to the Colossians, "You were buried with Jesus in Baptism; you were also raised with him." God's presence requires faith not doubt from his disciples of Emmaus. After Jesus was dead and buried, the disciples felt like orphans, like sheep without a shepherd. They were dominated by sadness and disappointment. The left everything and followed him. Just when they have lost hope, and being behind closed doors, they see Jesus with them, showing them his hands and feet returning hope to their aching hearts. In the Acts of the Apostles, they chose Matthias to replace Judas the traitor who delivered Jesus to death. By doing so, the number was complete; the Church became complete and able to continue the work of Jesus after he was out of sight and covered by a cloud. The Church continues Jesus' work through the Sacraments. Jesus continues to allow us to share in his banquet of bread, wine and forgiveness. Jesus appeared to his disciples giving them peace and joy, not fro a special time or age but forever. The Church will carry his holy wounds bearing witness to his presence in the world.

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Masses & Celebrations during the week ending: May 15, 2005

Sun. May 8th, 2005 Sixth Sunday after the Resurrection, Mothers Day 9:30AM For the Intentions of all Mothers 11:00AM For the Intentions of all Mothers Mon. May 9th, 2005 6:30PM Rosary & Litany. 7:00PM Nohra Daoud Nohra & Wife & Deceased Children & Daughter-in-law Shamma (Daoud Nohra & Family) Tues. May 10th , 2005 6:30PM Rosary & Litany. 7:00PM Dalal Nehmetallah & Daughter Haifa & Hind Nehmetallah & Najibe Abbas & Daughter Alice Saad (Nehmetallah Nehmetallah & Family) Wed. May 11th, 2005 6:00PM Mother Mary's Prayers. 6:30PM Rosary & Litany 7:00PM Souls in Purgatory (Georgina Martinho) Thu. May 12th, 2005 6:30PM Rosary & Litany 7:00PM Antoune Nohra (Lorraine Nohra) Fri. May 13th, 2005 6:30PM Rosary & Litany 7:00PM Jenny Elias (Family) Sun. May 15th, 2005 Pentecost Sunday 9:30AM Mikhail & Shamma Jraiche 11:00AM Hanna Sarkis & Wife Laya & Sister Foutine (Jawad Hanna Sarkis)

Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday May 15, 2005

Mothers Day: We would like to wish all the Mothers a very happy Mothers' Day. May God bless you all and keep you healthy to continue to give your families following Mother Mary's example. Bingo Sessions: Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Sessions which will be held on Tuesday, May 17th, 2005 at 12:15PM, at Leamington Bingo Country. For more information, please contact Mrs. Gladys Tannous at 326-7642. Mother's Day at the Lebanese Club: Join us for Mother's Day Party at the Lebanese Club, Hwy. 77, Leamington, on Sunday May 8th, 2005. Featuring Elias Haddad and his Band. Lunch, dinner with live entertainment. Doors open at 1:30PM. Tickets $ 30.00 Canadian includes dinner. For more info & Reservation, please call: (519) 326-3883. All are welcome to come and enjoy a special Mother's Day celebration. Church Etiquette: Please wear decent clothes when you come to Church, the house of God. Thank you. Altar Servers: All Altar Servers are asked to be present at the Church 15 minutes prior to Mass. Thank you. The Miracle of Fatima: Come celebrate the 88th Anniversary of the Miracle of Fatima, Friday, May 13th, 2005 at Assumption Church, Windsor. Rosary at 6:40PM, Procession and Crowning of Our Lady, concelebrated Mass at 7:00PM with Bishop R. Anthony Daniels, V. G. Presiding. Priests are welcome to concelebrate. Refreshments to be served. For more information, please call Dora M. Doig at (519)972-6936. All are welcome. Congratulations: Congratulations to all the Children who received the First Communion in St. Anthony's Parish on Sunday, May 1st, 2005: Sharbel Najm, Christopher Tannous, Tony Gaspard, Megan Saad, Devin Adamson, Anthony Zina, Andrea Abraham, Dalal Nohra, Bobby Gebrail, Raymond Hadchiti, Nour Ibrahim, Nadine Badour, Jamie Martins, Joshua Elias, Jesse Diab, Sam Abraham, Alexandra George, Rita Hermiz, Marguerite George, Nicole Andary & Nicholas Raffoul. Congratulations to Alyssa Fiorina Cristofari who received the Sacraments of Baptism in St. Anthony's Parish on Saturday, May 7th, 2005. May God bless her with her family. Knights of Columbus News: General Membership Meeting: Council Officers Nominations May 26th, 2005 at 7:00PM at St. Anthony's Church Hall. All members are encouraged to attend. 1st Degree Initiation: May 29th, 2005 in Amherstburg. Candidates to gather at St. Anthony's Parish at 1:00PM. The 1st Degree will start at 2:00PM. General Membership Meeting: Council Officers Election, June 9th, 2005 at 7:00PM at St. Anthony's Parish. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Knights of Columbus of Essex are hosting a Pickerel Dinner on Friday, May 13th, 2005 from 4:30 to 7:00PM at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 143 Talbot St. South, Essex. Proceeds to St. Vincent de Paul Windsor/Essex. Cost $ 10.00. All are welcome. When Jesus Cried: All are invited to attend, "When Jesus cried", an evening that calls us to Action, at: St. John the Baptist Parish, 225 Brock St., Amherstburg on Tuesday, May 17th,2005 at7:00PM. Refreshments to follow. Presented by: The breath of Heaven Liturgical Dance Team. Come and experience our call to act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with our God. Phone John Beneteau @ 736-5418 ext. 15 to inquire or reserve seating for a group. St. Matthias, First Century Apostle (May 14) According to the Acts of the Apostles, St. Matthias was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve apostles after the Resurrection of Jesus. Two men, Barsabbas and Matthias, were proposed, but only one was selected. A companion of Christ during his public ministry, Matthias was among the seventy-two disciples whom Jesus sent out to preach. He was also a witness to Christ's Resurrection. Tradition says that he preached the Gospel in Jerusalem, Cappadocia, and near the Caspian Sea. He suffered martyrdom by crucifixion at Colchis. Lord God, Make us disciples of your Son, hearers and doers of his word, witnesses for him in his world. Consecration to Mother Mary My Queen and my Mother, I give myself entirely to you; and to show my devotion to you. I consecrate to you this day, my ears, my mouth, my eyes, my heart, my whole being without reserve. Wherefore, Good Mother, as I am your own, keep me, close to you, as your property and possession. Amen.

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